Cole Dewease found Victory Lane at Bedford Speedway on Sunday, but the biggest winner from the evening just may have been the safety equipment that protected his dad at Lincoln Speedway.
Lance Dewease, a National Sprint Car Hall of Famer, was in Abbottstown for the Labor Day Duels. Competing in the 410 Sprints, he crashed on the backstretch of the 28th lap of the 35-lap feature.
While Dewease’s No. 8 ride took some significant damage, the 60-year-old legend came away unscathed, albeit shaken up. His night officially went in the books as a DNF for 21st place, and he took the next day off for the Labor Day Classic at Port Royal Speedway.
The Lance Dewease Motorsports team posted on Facebook, “Thankfully, Lance is just very sore! We are so grateful for the safety equipment doing its job and the safety and medical staff at Lincoln Speedway for their quick response. We will see you all next weekend!”
Cole Dewease had a much better end to his evening. Starting from the sixth spot in the 305 Sprints feature at Bedford, he outdueled a talented field and posted a hard-earned win over Jarret Cavalet and George Loux. Dylan Shatzer, of Hagerstown, drove from seventh to fourth. The Late Model Sportsman feature at Bedford saw five area drivers land in the Top 10: Greencastle’s Brian Booze (3rd), Chambersburg’s Gunnar Walls (6th), St. Thomas’ Keith Walls (7th), Hagerstown’s Eddie Cornett (9th), and Mercersburg’s Jayce Piper (10th).
Randy Burkholder won at Winchester Speedway for the first time in his career after some early struggles at the track this season. The Chambersburg driver went from sixth to first in the 30-lap Limited Late Models Sam Crouch Memorial, beating a field of drivers that included Waynesboro’s Tyler Horst (6th).
Burkholder’s key to success? Persistence.
“We started going down there this year and struggled and kept working trying to get the car better,” Burkholder posted on social media. “Last night, it all worked out.”
Greencastle’s DJ Myers had a quality weekend at the races with a trifecta of podium finishes. The Limited Late Models driver visited Williams Grove Speedway on Friday and drove to a third-place finish, just behind runner-up Kyle Lee of Mercersburg. Lee and Myers were chased by Booze (5th) and Mercersburg’s Treyton Lee (7th).
Myers’ momentum carried into Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, where he landed third in a field of drivers that included Kyle Lee (5th) and Treyton Lee (8th). Myers wrapped up his weekend on Sunday with a third-place showing at Selinsgrove Speedway.
Finally, two area drivers just missed wins at BAPS Motor Speedway on Saturday. Michael Walls took second in the Limited Late Models and was followed to the finish line by fellow St. Thomas driver Dawson Walls, who took sixth. The East Coast Legends feature saw Fairfield’s Seth Kearchner take second and Chambersburg’s Kirk Martin finish sixth.
Path Valley and Hagerstown Speedways enjoyed a scheduled weekend off from racing.
Below is a track-by-track, feature-by-feature look at races from last weekend that included drivers from the LocalNews1.org coverage area:
Feature results
Williams Grove Speedway
Friday, Sept. 4
410 Sprints (30 laps): 1. Doug Hammaker (Grantville), 2. Freddie Rahmer (Salfordville), 3. Danny Dietrich (Gettysburg), 4. Cameron Smith (Spring Grove), 5. Logan Rumsey (Manchester), 6. Troy Wagaman Jr. (Hanover), 7. Austin Bishop (Morgantown), 8. TJ Stutts (Liverpool), 9. Lance Dewease (Fayetteville), 10. Chase Dietz (York), 11. Lucas Wolfe (Mechanicsburg), 12. Brent Shearer (Manheim), 13. Kody Hartlaub (East Berlin), 14. Nash Ely (Harrisburg), 15. Joey Amantea (Mt. Pocono), 16. JT Ferry (Drums), 17. Brie Hershey (Dillsburg), 18. Cole Knopp (Street, Md.), 19. Samuel Miller (York Springs), 20. Kody Lehman (Enola), 21. Dylan Norris (Hanover), 22. Troy Fraker (Newville), 23. Steve Buckwalter (Royersford), 24. Buddy Schweibinz (Tuckahoe, N.J.), 25. Matt Miller (Stewartstown).
Limited Late Models (20 laps): 1. Mike Walls (Hanover), 2. Kyle Lee (Mercersburg), 3. DJ Myers (Greencastle), 4. Chase Billet (Dover), 5. Brian Booze (Greencastle), 6. Travis Mease (Harrisburg), 7. Treyton Lee (Mercersburg), 8. Chad Earnst (East Berlin), 9. Colton Friese (Spring Run), 10. Shannon Slaughter (Lititz), 11. Travis Horan (Dover), 12. Kyle Moser (East Berlin), 13. Dawson Walls (St. Thomas), 14. Keith Walls (St. Thomas), 15. Lane Snook (Port Royal), 16. Logan Carbaugh (Gettysburg), 17. Michael Walls (St. Thomas), 18. DJ Groft (Woodbine, Md.), 19. Devin Frey (Richland), 20. Dan Zechman (Littlestown), 21. Tommy Slanker (York), 22. Mike Potts (York Haven), 23. Jed Latshaw (Dover), 24. John Moser Jr. (York Haven).
Limited Late Models (B-Main, 8 laps): 1. Travis Horan (Dover), 2. Michael Walls (St. Thomas), 3. Tommy Slanker (York), 4. Kyle Moser (East Berlin), 5. Cole Slanker (Strinestown), 6. Bobby Beard (Hanover) DNF, 7. Jennifer Lesher (Halifax) DNF, 8. Terry Gingerich (Manchester) DNF, 9. Jake Moser (York Haven) DNF.
Winchester Speedway
Saturday, Sept. 5
Limited Late Models (30 laps): 1. Randy Burkholder (Chambersburg), 2. Derick Quade (Mechanicsville, Md.), 3. Kyle Lear (Severna Park, Md.), 4. Gerald Davis (Augusta, W.Va.), 5. Jonathan Raley (Hollywood, Md.), 6. Tyler Horst (Waynesboro), 7. Austin Stover (Strasburg, Va.), 8. Mike Franklin (Winchester, Va.), 9. Jonathan DeHaven (Winchester, Va.), 10. Codey Breeden (Fairplay, Md.), 11. Davin Kaiser (Winchester, Va.), 12. Michael Carter (Winchester, Va.), 13. Wesley Bonebrake (Hagerstown, Md.), 14. Brad Omps (Winchester, Va.), 15. Jeff King (Pasadena, Md.), 16. Wayne Bryant (Hughsville, Md.), 17. Isaiah Miller (Greencastle), 18. Mike Steck (Edinburg, Va.), 19. Calvin Michael (Mount Sidney, Va.), 20. Keith Koontz (Boonsboro, Md.) DNF, 21. Charles Smith (Inwood, W.Va.) DNF, 22. Ray Ciccarelli (Upperco, Md.) DNF.
BAPS Motor Speedway
Saturday, Sept. 5
Limited Late Models (20 laps): 1. Dan Zechman (Littlestown), 2. Michael Walls (St. Thomas), 3. Wayne Pfeil (Elverson), 4. Dale Murphy (Stevensville, Md.), 5. Chad Smith (Duncannon), 6. Dawson Walls (St. Thomas), 7. Mike Walls (Hanover), 8. Tommy Slanker (York), 9. Colton Friese (Spring Run), 10. Charles Potts (Dover), 11. Skylar Taschek (Duncannon), 12. Scott Palmer (Greencastle), 13. Kyle Moser (East Berlin), 14. Devin Frey (Richland), 15. Cole Slanker (Strinestown), 16. Sammy Rial (Etters), 17. Brayden Plunkert (Westminster, Md.), 18. Trent Merkel (Boyertown) DNF, 19. Mike Ciezobka (Glen Burnie, Md.) DNF, 20. John Moser Jr. (York Haven) DNF, 21. Terry Gingerich (Manchester) DNF.
East Coast Legends (20 laps): 1. Jeremy Ott (Carlisle), 2. Seth Kearchner (Fairfield), 3. Bill Diehl (Wrightsville), 4. Scott Musselman (York), 5. Justin Wagaman (Hanover), 6. Kirk Martin (Chambersburg), 7. Rick Hartwig (Finksburg, Md.), 8. Brock Doyle (Three Springs), 9. Owen Wagaman (Hanover), 10. Blake Nalley (Knoxville, Md.), 11. Scott Montgomery (Radnor), 12. Shjon Dove (Annville), 13. Brian Rampmeyer (Frederick, Md.), 14. Richie Dobson Jr. (Dillsburg), 15. Brad Kelley (Frederick, Md.), 16. Donald Stoudt (Lebanon), 17. Moses Goetz (St. Thomas) DNF, 18. Hunter McElroy (Spring Grove) DNF, 19. KJ Massey (Hagerstown, Md.) DNF, 20. Chris Nicoll (York) DNF.
Lincoln Speedway
Saturday, Sept. 5
410 Sprints (35 laps): 1. Danny Dietrich (Gettysburg), 2. Logan Rumsey (Manchester), 3. Chase Dietz (York), 4. Troy Wagaman Jr. (Hanover), 5. TJ Stutts (Liverpool), 6. Cameron Smith (Spring Grove), 7. Kyle Moody (Wellsville), 8. Dylan Norris (Hanover), 9. Chad Trout (Dover), 10. Tyler Ross (Lincoln University), 11. Buddy Schweibinz (Tuckahoe, N.J.), 12. Lucas Wolfe (Mechanicsburg), 13. Lance Dewease (Fayetteville), 14. Billy Dietrich (Aspers), 15. Domenic Melair (Warrington), 16. Preston Lattomus (Lewes, Del.), 17. Kasey Weaver (Everett), 18. Freddie Rahmer (Salfordville) DNF, 19. Justin Whittall (Vincentown, N.J.) DNF, 20. Chris Arnold (Wellsville) DNF, 21. Brandon Rahmer (Salfordville) DNF, 22. Jude Siegel (New Oxford) DNF, 23. Austin Bishop (Morgantown) DNF, 24. Talan Haas (York) DNF.
410 Sprints (B-Main, 10 laps): 1. Chris Arnold (Wellsville), 2. Jude Siegel (New Oxford), 3. Kasey Weaver (Everett), 4. Lance Dewease (Fayetteville), 5. Domenic Melair (Warrington), 6. Talan Haas (York), 7. Glenndon Forsythe (York), 8. Doug Hammaker (Grantville), 9. Jordan Strickler (York), 10. Dave Grube (Denver), 11. Cory Thornton (Lewistown), 12. Ayden Hare (Hanover) DNF.
358 Sprints (20 laps): 1. Tim Wagaman II (Hanover), 2. Steve Owings (Westminster, Md.), 3. Brock Hammaker (Grantville), 4. Bryn Gohn (York), 5. Tylar Rutherford (Wellsville), 6. Ashley Cappetta (East Berlin), 7. Andy Best (Dover, Del.), 8. Jayden Wolf (Abbottstown), 9. Cody Fletcher (East Berlin), 10. Matt Findley (Dillsburg), 11. Seth Schnoke (Pine Grove), 12. Will McNeal (Muir), 13. Michael Smith (Delta), 14. Blake Ludwig (McSherrystown), 15. Josh Tuckey (Dillsburg), 16. Chase Gutshall (Middletown) DNF, 17. Chase Robinson (Dover) DNF, 18. Brian Wolf Jr. (East Berlin) DNF, 19. Logan Spahr (Lewisberry) DNF, 20. Chance Hendershot (Hagerstown, Md.) DNF, 21. Eli Tuckey (Biglerville) DNF, 22. Tyler Ulrich (Denver) DNF, 23. Cameron Merriman (Ellicott City, Md.), DNF, 24. Wyatt Hinkle (East Berlin) DNF.
Sunday, Sept. 6
410 Sprints (35 laps): 1. Chase Dietz (York), 2. Danny Dietrich (Gettysburg), 3. Logan Rumsey (Manchester), 4. Troy Wagaman Jr. (Hanover), 5. TJ Stutts (Liverpool), 6. Dylan Norris (Hanover), 7. Justin Whittall (Vincentown, N.J.), 8. Parker Price Miller (Kokomo, Ind.), 9. Austin Bishop (Morgantown), 10. Kyle Moody (Wellsville), 11. Tyler Ross (Lincoln University), 12. Cameron Smith (Spring Grove), 13. Matt Campbell (Fawn Grove), 14. Doug Hammaker (Grantville), 15. JJ Loss (Hanover), 16. Ryan Smith (Fleetwood), 17. Lucas Wolfe (Mechanicsburg), 18. Brandon Rahmer (Salfordville), 19. Billy Dietrich (Aspers) DNF, 20. Chad Trout (Dover) DNF, 21. Lance Dewease (Fayetteville) DNF, 22. Freddie Rahmer (Salfordville) DNF, 23. Pretson Lattomus (Lewes, Del.) DNF, 24. Buddy Schweibinz (Tuckahoe, N.J.) DNF.
410 Sprints (B-Main, 10 laps): 1. Lucas Wolfe (Mechanicsburg), 2. Cameron Smith (Spring Grove), 3. Brandon Rahmer (Salfordville), 4. Lance Dewease (Fayetteville), 5. Ayden Hare (Hanover), 6. Jude Siegel (New Oxford), 7. Chris Frank (Wellsville), 8. Robbie Kendall (New Freedom), 9. Brie Hershey (Dillsburg), 10. Chris Arnold (Wellsville), 11. Cole Knopp (Street, Md.), 12. Talan Haas (York), 13. Domenic Melair (Warrington) DNF, 14. Dave Grube (Denver) DNF.
358 Sprints (25 laps): 1. Jayden Wolf (Abbottstown), 2. Tim Wagaman II (Hanover), 3. Cody Fletcher (East Berlin), 4. Brock Hammaker (Grantville), 5. Will McNeal (Muir), 6. Steve Owings (Westminster, Md.), 7. Shannon Slaughter (Lititz), 8. Ashley Cappetta (East Berlin), 9. Wyatt Hinkle (East Berlin), 10. Tylar Rutherford (Wellsville), 11. Tyler Ulrich (Denver), 12. Eli Tuckey (Biglerville), 13. Seth Schnoke (Pine Grove), 14. Chase Robinson (Dover), 15. Josh Tuckey (Dillsburg), 16. Bo Gordon Jr. (Waynesboro), 17. Blake Ludwig (McSherrystown), 18. Jacob Galloway (Gardners) DNF, 19. Chance Hendershot (Hagerstown, Md.) DNF.
Port Royal Speedway
Saturday, Sept. 5
Super Late Models (33 laps): 1. Mason Zeigler (Chalk Hill), 2. Hayes Mattern (Beavertown), 3. Justin Weaver (Clear Spring, Md.), 4. Matt Cosner (Ridgeley, W.Va.), 5. Rick Eckert (York), 6. Gregg Satterlee (Indiana), 7. Trever Feathers (Winchester, Va.), 8. Lane Snook (Port Royal), 9. Dylan Yoder (Middleburg), 10. Gene Knaub (Dover), 11. Spike Moore (Defiance), 12. Billy Pauch Jr. (Frenchtown, N.J.), 13. Gary Stuhler (Greencastle), 14. Shawn Shoemaker (Mt. Union), 15. Chad Myers (Hampstead, Md.), 16. Alex Ferree (Saxonburg), 17. Dillan Stake (Mapleton Depot), 18. Ross Robinson (Georgetown, Del.), 19. Jason Covert (York Haven), 20. Jim Yoder (Selinsgrove), 21. Andrew Yoder (Middleburg), 22. Jakob Piper (Mercersburg), 23. Scott Flickinger (Elliottsburg), 24. Chad Julius (Harrisburg), 25. Roy Deese Jr. (Laurel, Md.).
Super Late Models (B-Main, 10 laps): 1. Jakob Piper (Mercersburg), 2. Jim Yoder (Selinsgrove), 3. Scott Flickinger (Elliottsburg), 4. Chad Myers (Hampstead, Md.), 5. Tim Wilson (Lewistown), 6. Jason Schmidt (Lewistown), 7. Greg Diehl (New Cumberland), 8. Danny Snyder (Green Lane), 9. Tristin Neiderer (Landisville), 10. Dave Stamm (Millmont), 11. Roy Deese Jr. (Laurel, Md.).
Limited Late Models (25 laps): 1. Andrew Yoder (Middleburg), 2. Spike Moore (Defiance), 3. DJ Myers (Greencastle), 4. Lane Snook (Port Royal), 5. Kyle Lee (Mercersburg), 6. Jaxton Garman (Elliottsburg), 7. Ryan Zook (Mifflintown), 8. Treyton Lee (Mercersburg), 9. Shawn Shoemaker (Mt. Union), 10. Nathan Long (Selinsgrove), 11. Brandon Bard (Greencastle), 12. Eric Irvin (Petersburg), 13. Jared Fulkroad (Port Royal), 14. George Dixon (Shirleysburg), 15. Matt Murphy (Bel Air, Md.), 16. Travis Horan (Dover), 17. Arden Fedder (Elliottsburg), 18. Eddie Cornett (Hagerstown, Md.), 19. Cayden Ranck (Thompsontown), 20. Chase Bowsman (Mifflin), 21. Harold Ranck (Thompsontown).
Selinsgrove Speedway
Sunday, Sept. 6
Limited Late Models (25 laps): 1. Andrew Yoder (Middleburg), 2. Mike Walls (Hanover), 3. DJ Myers (Greencastle), 4. Daulton Bigler (Mechanicsburg), 5. Jaxton Garman (Elliottsburg), 6. Travis Mease (Harrisburg), 7. Nathan Long (Selinsgrove), 8. George Dixon (Shirleysburg), 9. Shaun Miller (Tower City), 10. Arden Fedder (Elliottsburg), 11. Meade Hahn (Millerstown), 12. Carter Hohenradel (Dover), 13. Jared Fulkroad (Port Royal), 14. Taylor Farlling (Newville).
Bedford Speedway
Sunday, Sept. 6
Late Model Sportsman (20 laps): 1. Spike Moore (Defiance), 2. Kyle Lear (Severna Park, Md.), 3. Brian Booze (Greencastle), 4. Bryan Benton (Claysburg), 5. Devin Weyandt (East Freedom), 6. Gunnar Walls (Chambersburg), 7. Keith Walls (St. Thomas), 8. Jeff King (Pasadena, Md.), 9. Eddie Cornett (Hagerstown, Md.), 10. Jayce Piper (Mercersburg), 11. Ray Ciccarelli (Upperco, Md.), 12. Brad Benton (Duncansville), 13. Brian Lowery (Hyndman), 14. Ryan Dixon (Six Mile Run), 15. Rodney Walls (Chambersburg).
305 Sprints (25 laps): 1. Cole Dewease (Fayetteville), 2. Jarrett Cavalet (Hollidaysburg), 3. George Loux (Maiden, N.C.), 4. Dylan Shatzer (Hagerstown, Md.), 5. Ryan Lynn (Hollidaysburg), 6. Braeden Varner (Mifflintown), 7. Kasey Weaver (Everett), 8. Zach Rhodes (McVeytown), 9. Mikell McGee (Doylesburg), 10. Greg Dobronsky (Kittanning), 11. Donnie Hendershot (Clear Spring, Md.), 12. Robbie Bartchy (Greensburg), 13. Landon Tressler (Port Matilda), 14. Matthew Kline (Saxton), 15. Brady Beavers (Winchester, Va.), 16. Tylor Cochran (Williamsport), 17. Alyssa Cullum (Greencastle), 18. Rocco Cupelli (Irwin), 19. Kolby Weaver (Everett), 20. AJ Barton (Bedford), 21. Ben Miklos (Camp Hill).
